This way Mary
Scott Walker Lyrics


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This way Mary, come Mary
Share the world with me
Make this moment our moment
And our memories

This way Mary, come Mary
Let me warm your heart
Take this love I bring you
And then let forever start

This way Mary, come Mary
While the sun is high
Make this summer the summer
That refuse to die

This way Mary, run Mary
Our love had to be
So take my hand
And walk this way with me

This way Mary, come Mary
Our love has to be




So take my hand
And walk this way with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scott Walker’s song “This way Mary” speak of a yearning for love and companionship. The singer invites Mary to share in the world with him and create lasting memories together. He desires to warm Mary’s heart and to start a forever bond with her. The lyrics create a picture of a summer day where the love they share will be the guiding force. The singer asks Mary to take his hand and run, so they can escape the difficulties of life and be together. The repetition of the phrase “This way Mary” throughout the song serves to emphasize the longing and passion that the singer has for Mary. It is a moving and powerful love song that shows the depth of emotions that the singer has for the woman he loves.


Line by Line Meaning

This way Mary, come Mary
I am inviting you to join me on this path, Mary


Share the world with me
Let's embrace everything the world has to offer together


Make this moment our moment
Let's make sure to live fully in the present moment and enjoy it together


And our memories
We will cherish these memories forever


Let me warm your heart
I want to bring you happiness and comfort


Take this love I bring you
I am offering you my love and devotion


And then let forever start
Let's build a lasting relationship with each other


While the sun is high
Let's make the most of our time together while we have it


Make this summer the summer
Let's create a wonderful and unforgettable summer experience


That refuse to die
Let's make the memories we create last forever


Our love had to be
Our love was inevitable and could not be avoided


So take my hand
Let me guide you forward in this journey


And walk this way with me
Let's continue on this path together


Our love has to be
Our love is meant to be and cannot be denied




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paddywackswanson

The fantastic voice of the incredible Scott Walker, always wonderful to hear.

Memories Are What Make Us Who We Are

I am sadden to hear Scott Walker passed away last month. This song is one of my favorite John Barry's music. So thank you, Steve, for making it available.

john walton

I have never been able to listen to this song fully through without shedding a tear for those not with us anymore that have brightened our lives. It is so haunting...

Julia Read

So haunting and just beautiful 💖

Philip Mayer

Is this from one of the albums he wouldn't let be re-released?
Thank Goodness, some of us still have the originals.
The Best Singer In The World.
Rest in Peace, Scott.

Steve Saragossi

Yes, it's from THE MOVIEGOER LP. It's a shame he never allowed this album to be formally released.

XD Productions

Not hard to find a download, though it isn’t necessarily legitimate/legal

Daniel Jones

Does anyone know why Soctt did not release this album.

XD Productions

@Daniel Jones contractual obligations

Jason O'Toole

@Daniel Jones He did release it (in 1972). Just didn’t want it re-issued.

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